43-6566

Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF.

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People

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 15170294 / O-826614
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot
  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 357th Fighter Group 363rd Fighter Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 17064844 / O-740361
  • Highest Rank: Captain
  • Role/Job: Fighter pilot

Places

Aerial photograph of Leiston airfield looking south, the control tower and technical site are to the right, 16 October 1945. Photograph taken by No. 541 Squadron, sortie number RAF/106G/UK/929. English Heritage (RAF Photography).
  • Site type: Airfield
  • Known as: Theberton/Saxmundham

Events

Event Location Date Description

Crashed

Leiston IP16, UK 5 February 1944 Landing accident Leiston/Sta 373 Cat 3 damage Lt James W Browning, 5-Feb-44. P-51B 43-6566 - 363FS 357FG 8AF.

Crashed

Leiston IP16, UK 22 September 1944 Landing accident Leiston/Sta 373 22-Sept-44. Lt Paul N Bowles. Cat 5 damage.

Manufactured

Inglewood, CA, USA Built at North American.

Delivered

California, USA Delivered to USAAF.

Assigned

Leiston IP16, UK Assigned to 363FS, 357FG, 8AF USAAF.